Jonah Hex #50 [Minor Spoilers]

The Pitch: Darwyn Cooke [artist] teams with Justin Gray & Jimmy Palmiotti [writers] for the 50th issue [a double-sized extravaganza] of Jonah Hex.

The Overview: Hex and a female bounty hunter named Tallulah have found that working together has benefits… their relationship has become more than just professional.  After a night spent together celebrating a huge reward, Hex wakes up alone.  Determined to find Tallulah and the reason she left, Hex accepts a bounty mission to bring in 50 criminalsFifty bounties is a huge burden, but it’ll be easier than accepting what he learns about Tallulah.

The Good: Darwyn Cooke’s art. The story by Justin Gray & Jimmy PalmiottiTallulah is a cool character and the perfect love interest for Hex. The reason Tallulah leftFifty bounties for the 50th issue was a nice touch.

The Bad: What happens to those hunted by Hex or TallulahHex’s attitude after Tallulah leaves.  What happens along the way and when Hex finds her.

The Ugly: Jonah Hex.

The Summary: Jonah Hex #50 is a great read.  The story has twists that will surprise even the most jaded comic reader. It’s a double-sized issue and presents a complete story, so even the most casual comic reader can enjoy it. It’s definitely worth searching out.